Video from India

This is a video of 7 baptisms that Tyler performed on Sunday, January 25 after preaching at the church at Elnora Children’s Home.  One of the young ladies is Mary Grace(Stevens Point congregation helps support her), and the last young man is Timothy, Raja & Kumari’s son.

 

Medical Camp

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The Thompson’s 3 in India

Sunday was an amazing day!

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We celebrated the Lord's day at the church at Elnora Children's home. Afterward, we gave out cards and notes that had been written by members of our congregation. Becca decided to sit with the children instead of the seats up front reserved for us.
We celebrated the Lord’s day at the church at Elnora Children’s home. Afterward, we gave out cards and notes that had been written by members of our congregation. Becca decided to sit with the children instead of the seats up front reserved for us.

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Rebecca posing with her 3 new brothers. The ladies all disappeared too quickly to get a photo, but I do have a video posted on my facebook page of all 7 of the baptisms.
Rebecca posing with her 3 new brothers. The ladies all disappeared too quickly to get a photo, but I do have a video posted on my facebook page of all 7 of the baptisms.

God is so good!

Church of Christ
Church of Christ
First I spoke with the ladies.
First I spoke with the ladies.

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And then Tyler spoke to the entire congregation.
And then Tyler spoke to the entire congregation.

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And we prayed with many ladies
And we prayed with many ladies

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And Raja baptized 2 ladies.
And Raja baptized 2 ladies.

This was the morning meeting.  After a lunch break, we went to a very distant village.  To the end of the world as Raja said.  Enroute, 3 women stood in front of our car as we approached a tight corner.  They were demanding money.  One stood directly in front of the car with her hands on the hood and the other 2 were at the windows asking for money.  Raja explained to us that they were Hindu and were asking for money to help with their upcoming festival.  When Raja told them we would not give them any money, they insisted they would put a curse on us.  I think we might still be there if several others hadn’t arrived on motorcycle and were much easier targets for the ladies.  We were relieved that they were gone on the way back.

These men dress up this bull and have trained him to nod his head on command. They provide entertainment in expectation of receiving money. More creative than just putting your hand out I suppose.
These men dress up this bull and have trained him to nod his head on command. They provide entertainment in expectation of receiving money. More creative than just putting your hand out I suppose.
Tyler spoke to everyone first, then was banished to outside waiting after I was volunteered by Abraham to speak to the ladies.
Tyler spoke to everyone first, then was banished to outside waiting after I was volunteered by Abraham to speak to the ladies.

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Rejoice

Just a quick update. Today we went to services at the church located at the Elnora Children’s home. Following services, Tyler baptized 7 new brothers and sisters. Five were children from the home, one of those was Mary Grace (our local congregation helps to support her). One is a part time nurse at the children’s home, and the 7 th was Timothy, Raja & Kumari’s son. I posted a video of the baptisms on my Facebook page and on the church Facebook page. I haven’t figured out how to put them on my blog yet.
On another note, there are 14 additional children who need support at the orphanage. One young boy is there because his father recently committed suicide. If you, your congregation, or anyone you know of may be interested in committing to support an orphan here, please contact me and I will share any info you need.

Please continue to pray.
The Thompson’s 3 in India